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US Senators Propose ‘Mined in America’ Mining Bill
US Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis have introduced the “Mined in America Act,” aimed at boosting domestic production of Bitcoin mining hardware. The proposal comes in 2026 as the US controls about 38% of global hashrate but remains heavily dependent on foreign equipment suppliers.
US senators introduced the Mined in America Act
The bill proposes a voluntary “Mined in America” certification for mining facilities and pools.
Certified operators would be required to phase out equipment from companies linked to “foreign adversaries.” The initiative also promotes domestic ASIC manufacturing.
Additionally, the bill supports the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and strengthens the national mining infrastructure framework.
Up to 97% of ASICs are produced in China
Despite leading in hashrate, the US relies heavily on foreign-made mining hardware.
Approximately 97% of ASIC devices are produced by two Chinese companies — Bitmain and MicroBT.
This dependency raises supply chain and national security concerns.
Import disruptions have already affected the sector. In 2024–2025, thousands of ASIC units were delayed at US ports due to regulatory issues.
The mining market may shift toward domestic production
If adopted, the bill could reshape the global mining landscape.
Key potential effects include:
- reduced reliance on Chinese manufacturers;
- increased investment in US mining infrastructure;
- stricter compliance requirements for operators.
However, domestic production may initially increase equipment costs and impact profitability.
Mining is becoming part of national industrial policy
The proposal signals a shift toward treating mining as strategic infrastructure.
Governments are increasingly integrating mining into broader economic and energy policies.
If implemented, the industry may become more regionally structured. Mining and hardware production could localize within national markets.
This would intensify global competition and accelerate redistribution of hashrate worldwide.
